Special DGA Lifetime Achievement Awards Directors Guild of America Honors - For distinguished contribution by individuals and organizations to our nation¹s culture in support of filmmaking and television. DGA Diversity Award - For outstanding commitment to and leadership in the hiring of women and ethnic minorities in DGA categories. John Huston Award for Artists Rights - For contributions to artists rights. Presented by The Film Foundation. Lifetime Achievement Award - For distinguished achievement in Motion Picture Direction. Honorary Life Members - For recognition of outstanding creative achievement, or contribution to the Guild, or the profession of Directing. The Robert B. Aldrich Award - For extraordinary service to the Directors Guild of America and to its membership. Frank Capra Achievement Award - For an Assistant Director or Unit Production Manager in recognition of career achievement in the Industry and service to the Directors Guild of America. Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award - For an Associate Director or Stage Manager in recognition of service to the Industry and to the Directors Guild of America. Lifetime Achievement Award in News Direction    Lifetime Achievement Award in Sports Direction Golden Jubilee Special Award - For Directorial Achievement. Preston Sturges Award - For outstanding achievements in both Writing and Directing, presented jointly with the WGAw. Presidents Award - For leadership and extraordinary efforts in enhancing the welfare and image of the Directors Guild of America and the Industry. Top of Page